Toyo Proxes Sport - Test Results

Test Statistics

23

Tests Completed

9^th

Average Position

5^th

Best Result

19^th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

Across 23 summer tests, the Toyo Proxes Sport consistently trails class leaders, averaging 9.3rd overall with multiple bottom-three finishes, especially in dry and wet braking and objective handling. It shows recurrent deficits of 7-14% vs. best in dry braking and 10-20% in wet braking across several years and sizes. However, it repeatedly excels in straight-line aquaplaning and often delivers decent subjective comfort/noise and value in some tests. Overall, it's a mid-to-lower tier UHP option prioritized for aquaplaning security rather than ultimate grip or efficiency.
Key strengths are strong aquaplaning resistance (frequent 1st-4th places) and occasional good subjective comfort/noise. Key weaknesses are braking performance (dry and wet), objective handling pace, and rolling resistance/wear, which depress overall rankings and recommendations.

Performance Strengths

Aquaplaning Resistance Strong Details
• 1st place straight aquaplaning in 2019 Sport Auto 20" (245/30 R20)
• 1st place straight aquaplaning in 2018 AMS (225/45 R17)
• 2nd place straight aquaplaning in 2019 Auto Bild (225/45 R17)
• Top-4 straight aquaplaning in 2021 Sport Auto (275/35 R19) and 2019 Auto Bild Sports Car (245/45 R18)
Subjective Comfort/Noise Moderate Details
• 2nd place comfort (9 pts) and 1st for noise in 2019 Sport Auto 20"
• Top-3 comfort in 2020 Sport Auto (245/35 R19) and 2019 Tyre Reviews UHP (comfort 3/8)
Value/Price Positioning Moderate Details
• Price competitiveness noted: 2018 EVO lowest price (1/6)
• Good price ranking 2019 Auto Bild Sports Car (2/11) and 2018 Sport Auto (3/9)
Wet Handling Subjective Balance Minor Details
• 3rd subjective wet handling in 2019 Sport Auto 20"
• 3rd subjective wet handling in 2019 Tyre Reviews UHP

Performance Weaknesses

Dry Braking Performance Strong Details
• 7/8 and +8.2% from best in 2021 Sport Auto (275/35 R19)
• 9/10 and +8.3% in 2020 Sport Auto (245/35 R19)
• 10/11 and +7.1% in 2020 AMS (225/45 R18)
• 8/8 and +8.7% in 2019 Sport Auto 20" (245/30 R20)
• 6/6 and +12.9% in 2018 EVO (235/35 R19)
Wet Braking Performance Strong Details
• 8/8 and +21.7% in 2021 Sport Auto (275/35 R19)
• 11/11 and +20.3% in 2019 Auto Bild Sports Car (245/45 R18)
• 7/10 and +13.5% in 2020 Sport Auto (245/35 R19)
• 6/6 and +13.4% in 2018 EVO (235/35 R19)
Objective Handling Pace (Dry/Wet) Strong Details
• 8/8 dry handling (+2.8%) and 8/8 subjective dry in 2019 Sport Auto 20"
• 10/11 dry handling (+1.8%) and 9/11 wet handling (+3.2%) in 2020 AMS
• 8/8 wet handling (+5.8%) in 2021 Sport Auto; 11/11 wet handling (+9.4%) in 2019 Auto Bild Sports Car
Rolling Resistance and Wear Moderate Details
• Bottom positions for RR: 11/11 (+32.4%) in 2020 AMS; 11/11 (+32.6%) in 2019 Auto Bild Sports Car
• Poor wear/value: 18/20 wear and value in 2019 Auto Bild (225/45 R17); 17/20 wear and value in 2020 Auto Bild (245/45 R18)
Noise Consistency Minor Details
• Noise mid-to-worse: 8/10 (+2.5%) in 2020 Sport Auto; 8/11 (+2.6%) in 2020 AMS; 15/20 (+2.0%) in 2019 Auto Bild (225/45 R17)
• Contrasts with isolated bests, indicating inconsistency

Performance Over Time

Test History

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2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test

2021
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

The new Proxes Sport A still has grip problems.

Weak:
Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Subj. Dry Handling, Rolling Resistance, Wet Braking, Wet Circle, Wet Handling

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